Veikko Antero Koskenniemi

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Veikko Antero Koskenniemi (8 July 1885 - 4 August 1962) was a Finnish poet born in Oulu. In 1921 he took the title of Professor of Literary History in University of Turku, Finland. In 1948 he became a member of the Finnish Academy. He died in Turku.

V. A. Koskenniemi is was one of Finland's most popular writers. Koskenniemi was well known for his poems, travel books, and essays. He was influenced by Goethe, Runeberg, French Parnassans and Symbolists.

Asteroid 1697 Koskenniemi, discovered in 1940-1941, is named after him.

External links

V. A. Koskenniemi at Pegasos literature site

Authority control	WorldCat VIAF: 69198125 LCCN: n81092281 ISNI: 0000 0001 1069 3961 GND: 106043390 BNF: cb14846329x

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Name	Koskenniemi, Veikko Antero
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Short description	Finnish writer
Date of birth	8 July 1885
Place of birth	Oulu
Date of death	4 August 1962
Place of death

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